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June 2012
From the editors 2
Literary Festival 2
Chudfest Programme 3
ACE at Chudfest 4
Artists Exhibition 4
Photo Competition Got Talent? Win £100
4
4
Carnival news Chudleigh Rock Chudleigh RFC
5 5 5
Youth Centre Amenity Society Charity Cream Tea
5 5 5
What’s On Town Hall News
6
6
Inside this issue:
More Good news for Chudleigh Pre-school
Following an 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection at
their Town Hall site in September (see CP Oct/Nov
2011), Chudleigh Pre-school is celebrating again as
their Rising Fives site was awarded an 'outstanding'
in March. This level is only awarded to the top 10%
of childcare settings.
The inspector noted that 'children are
extremely well cared for by a team of enthusiastic
staff who highly value each child as an individual'
and 'children flourish in a stimulating environment
that is thoughtfully arranged to promote learning
through play and exploration.' Rising Fives uses the
Primary School’s Community Room. Children
learn through play while preparing for the moment
when they start 'Big School'. Having two sites also
means children can benefit from different
experiences whilst working to the same syllabus.
For the future, the new permanent shelter
in the outdoor area means play can continue no
matter what the weather!
Staff and pupils celebrate another ‘outstanding’ result
Alan Brunton Wins Chudleigh Citizen’s Award
The Chudleigh Citizen’s Award was presented for the first time at the Annual Town Meeting on 22 May.
The award has been introduced by the Town Council to recognise significant contributions to the success
of the Chudleigh community.
There were ten nominations for this inaugural award: Carole Smart, Sue Metcalfe, Darren Le
Marquand, Malcolm Grose, Michael Underwood, Alan Brunton, Hazel Proffitt, Eric Mahy, Bill Stanyon
and Stewart Sapp. All of the nominations were of high merit and the adjudicating panel found it difficult
to select an overall winner. However, they finally decided that the first ever award should go to Alan
Brunton in recognition of his work with the History Group, CADAS, the sensory garden project and in
setting up the Heritage & Information Centre.
Alan was presented with a trophy to mark his work and his name is engraved on the perpetual
shield, which will remain on display within the Town Hall. The other nominees each received a letter of
appreciation and a signed certificate, recognising their achievements.
Alan Brunton receives his award from Chair of
Council, Nick Walter
Chudfest: Brochures and Tickets
Brochures with full details
of Chudfest events will be
delivered to every house
from 22nd June onwards.
If yours doesn’t arrive,
contact Alan Brunton on
01626 852714. You can
also download a copy
from the Phoenix website
(see link in email)
Tickets stall in Saturday
markets from 16th June
and from other local
outlets during opening
hours.
Chudleigh Open Gardens On Sunday 1st July, 10 Chudleigh gardens will be open to
the public in aid of various charities. The cost of an adult
ticket is £5 to see all 10 gardens (accompanied children of
16 or under are free). Some gardens will offer garden
games, light refreshments, cream teas, or plant sales. Five
gardens are in town and 5 in the country (see download
leaflet for details). It is possible to walk the whole route, but
there is some parking available at the country gardens. The
walk would take about 1 hour, plus the time to see the
gardens.
The walking route takes you along Old Exeter Street
to Milestone Cross, turn right down Milestone Lane
(signposted Harcombe), continued on page 2
Chudleigh Phoenix June 2012
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From the Editors
Chudleigh joined the rest of UK in celebrating the Jubilee in
style earlier this month, despite the weather. This issue of CP is
so packed, we have no room to show any of the great photos we
took, but look out for them over the next few months or in our
Review of the Year (15th December).
By the time the next issue comes out (on 15th July)
Chudfest will be in full swing. This month, we bring you an
outline programme plus articles from some of the organisers.
Keep your eyes open for the Chudfest brochure that should be
coming through your letter boxes towards the end of the month.
Buy the tickets, come to the events—show the organising
committee that all their hard work throughout the year has been
worthwhile.
In particular, we’d urge everyone to think about taking
part in the Carnival Procession on Saturday 21st July. As Alan
Holman points out, many people regretted the lack of
Procession last year and were pleased to hear it’s back in 2012.
It needs more entries in order to be a success. We’re going to be
there. Last time we donned feathered masks to promote CP. This
time we’re going as Writers — costumes yet to be decided upon.
If we can make fools of ourselves in the name of fun, so can all
our readers. We look forward to meeting many of you there..
Kate and Sharon
Copy date 30th June for July issue.
Reserve your space in advance.
editors@chudleighphoenix.co.uk
or phone Kate on 01626 854611
The editors reserve the right to
edit copy for considerations of
space.
The views expressed in CP are not
necessarily those of the editors.
Ugbrooke House is a hidden treasure set in a romantic Devon
valley and during the coming 2012 season the castellated Manor
House, sitting foursquare and strong in the centre of the Capability
Brown parkland, is very much surrounded by love.
The remodelled Robert Adam house has a lovingly restored
interior, highlights of which include the fabulous Norfolk Room
with its 18th Century embroideries; a rare family collection of
Military Uniforms and memorabilia; and the stunning Catholic
Chapel where Mass has been said regularly since 1673.
More love comes from the experienced tour guides who
will thrill visitors with British History; tales of espionage, intrigue
and a secret treaty all played out within the Clifford family
ancestry. Love is the theme of New Devon Opera’s performance of
Madam Butterfly on July 27th/28th, preceded by Words for Voices
and their evening on the theme of love on the 25th. If you love dogs
then Whippet Sunday is on August 5th and if you love art and
classic cars then September is the month for you with an art
exhibition on 4th – 6th and 9th, followed by classic cars on the 16th.
If you love peace and quiet then the lose yourself in the
parkland which surrounds the house, providing spectacular
lakeside walks as well as formal gardens including a maze, fernery,
lavender parterre; all set in acres of green lawns graced with
majestic parkland trees.
Who doesn’t love delicious cream teas and refreshments, all
of which are served in the Orangery overlooking the tranquil
lavender and rose garden. Why not visit? You’ll love it
Open from Sunday July 8th to Thursday
Sept 27th 2012
On Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs and
August Bank Holiday Monday
12.30 pm to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Guided tours of the House 1.30pm and 3.15pm
Tel: 01626 852179
www.ugbrooke.co.uk
continued from page 1 straight across at Crammers Cross (signposted
Kerswell), fork right to Kerswell at the next junction, then on to
Wadden, back to Millstream Meadow, Parkway, Troarn Way, Lawn
Drive, The Parade, Station Hill.
Tickets will available on the day from any garden, but can be
purchased in advance from the Chudleigh Heritage Centre (now in the
library) or the Rock Nursery.
BBC’s Simon Hall Heads List of Literary Festival Speakers
Last year’s Literary Festival was so successful that it is being
extended from two sessions to three this year. ‘Meet the Authors’
will take place in the evening, rather than in the afternoon, so
people who are working during the day will not miss out.
The Festival, on Wednesday 18th July, will open once again
with a half-day workshop for writers, led by poet and writing tutor
Chris Waters.
The afternoon will start with a workshop for children, led by
author and illustrator Simon James. After tea, there will be an open
mic session, showcasing work by members of Chudleigh Writers’
Circle and other local writers.
The evening session will feature BBC Spotlight reporter
Simon Hall, who also writes the TV Detective novels and recently
saw his first play, based on the same character, staged at the
Barnfield Theatre. Joining Simon will be Sam North, novelist,
screen-writer and Creative Writing course tutor from Exeter
University and Becky Gethin, whose novel Liar Dice won the
Cinnamon Press Novel Award in 2010.
There will be a bookstore operating all day and the authors
will be signing copies of their books. Grand Bard of Exeter, Jackie
Juno, will be in attendance. Whether you are a writer, a reader or
both, this is a day not to be missed. For more details, contact Colin
and Maryon Avery on 07951 511911.
Chudleigh Phoenix June 2012
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Date Morning Afternoon Evening
Friday, 13th July
Rock Show
Saturday, 14th July
Carnival Coffee Morning
Chudfest Summer Ball
ACE Arts & Crafts
Church Open Weekend
Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Sunday, 15th July
Church Service in Marquee
Chudleigh School Film
ACE Activity and Sports
Day
ACE Arts & Crafts
Try Dive — Swimming Pool
Church Open Weekend
Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Monday, 16th July
Arts & Crafts Workshops Tots and Mums Activities
Quiz Night with Cheeses and
Pickles Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Tuesday, 17th July
Patchwork and Quilting ACE Arts & Crafts
Country and Western
Evening Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Wednesday, 18th July
Chudleigh Literary Festival (Writers’ workshop; Children’s workshop; Open mic; Meet the
Authors; Book store)
Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition Carnival Flower Arranging
Thursday, 19th July
Children’s Talent Show
Carnival Bingo
Chudleigh’s Got Talent Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Friday, 20th July
The Bishop Lacy Six Mile
Road Race
ACE Arts & Crafts Workshops
Barn Dance Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Saturday, 21st July
WI Coffee Morning ACE Garden Show Carnival Judging
Carnival Procession
Majorettes Display Chudleigh Artists’ Exhibition
Sunday, 22nd July
ACE Arts & Crafts
Workshops
Chudfest Fete Carnival Fun Run
Singing From The Rafters
Chudfest at-a-Glance (consult programme or organisers for times and venues)
Chudleigh Phoenix June 2012
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For the second year running ACE will be supporting
CHUDFEST in July. There will be art & craft workshops,
throughout the week, an afternoon of exercise, sport & dance on
Sunday 15th and a Garden & Produce Show on Saturday 21st.
We start in the Marquee on the morning of Saturday
14th with the chance for adults and children to create a
community collage. Sue Astbury-Rollason has sketched out a
life-size picture of the Queen for passers-by to apply scraps of
colour in appropriate places until she can be seen in all her
majesty & glory. If you get carried away, and fancy yourself as
royalty, you can make your own crown and there will be paint,
paper & glue on hand so that you can play & be creative.
Also with us that morning will be three of the artists
running workshops later in the week. You will be able to try
your hand at Silk Painting with Bridget Arnold, Hand Book-
Making with Nina Fenner and even Stone Carving with Maria
Moorhouse and her Sculptworks group. If you are particularly
inspired by one of them, you can sign up for a longer workshop
later in the week.
On Sunday 15th we start the afternoon in the Marquee
with a charity Zumba Wigathon, followed by Country Dancing,
Belly Dancing & Taekwondo. While all this is going on there
will be ‘Try Dive’ in the Swimming Pool and football, rugby &
cricket coaching on the school field and netball court. Tea &
cakes will be provided by Chudleigh Scouts.
Throughout the week, ACE will be offering a variety of
workshops so you can re-visit an old hobby or try something
new. Details will appear in the CHUDFEST programme and
I’m sure you’ll find something to interest you. You could join
Shan Palmes for Willow Weaving or Cheryl Bell for Felting,
perhaps you‘d like to do some stencilling with Val Miller or
Quilling with Barbara Chisnall.
The Patchwork & Quilting Group are hoping for a big
audience for their special event on Tuesday morning, when
their guest speaker will be well-known local expert, Jenny
Hutchison of ‘Strawberry Fayre’. There will also be an
exhibition & fabric sale, with refreshments.
Friday will be the first day of the summer holidays, so
we’ll have plenty available for the children in the morning &
afternoon. To encourage entries in the Garden & Produce Show
on Saturday 21st, we will also be doing still-life paintings of
fruit & vegetables and making miniature gardens.
Chudleigh Rotters have offered to be the first sponsors
of the ACE Garden & Produce Show. For this event Derek &
Beryl Parkes have come up with some novel classes for adults
as well as children, including one for Scarecrows. We are
hoping for a good display of a range of characters. The best I’ve
heard of so far is a frog, which might end up as Jeremy Fisher
or Toad of Toad Hall. See what you can come up with. As in
previous years, there will be handsome trophies for overall
winners, with certificates for the first three in class and medals
for the winning children.
You will find the ACE Schedule attached to this edition
of the Phoenix; as an insert with Chudleigh News and at the
usual spots around town – School, Library, Town Hall,
Dandelion etc. If you want to be sure of your place on one of
the workshops or have any queries, contact Carole Smart, on
01626 853787 or carolesmart1@aol.com
ACE at Chudfest: Arts, Crafts and
Exercise plus Garden & Produce Show
Ambulance Hall Clifford Street, Chudleigh 14th to 21st July See programme for opening times
Calling Local Amateur
Photographers: Free Competition
In association with the Church Open Weekend, there will be a
free-to-enter photography competition. There are two themes
(Celebration and The Wild West) and two age groups (under 16s
and 16&over). Closing date is 13th July and all entries will be
on display in the church until 21st July.
Full details can be downloaded from the Phoenix website
(see link in email) or can be obtained from Colin Avery on
01626 853553.
Talented Enough to Win £100?
Sign up for Chudleigh’s Got Talent on Thursday 19th July for a
chance to win £100. The organisers are looking for talented
individuals or groups from Year 5 upwards — and the more
diverse the talent, the better!
Hosted by Tank Sherman (Chudleigh’s answer to Ant and
Dec), with judges Gina ‘Cowell’ Sherwood, Nikki ‘Holden’ Tout
and Szara ‘Dixon’ King, it promises to be an evening to
remember. Entry forms available from Sugar Mill and Dandelion.
For more details, contact Gina: 01626 852581
***
The Chudfest bar will be open throughout the evening, but there
will no food served and the audience is invited to bring their own
picnics.
Chudleigh Phoenix June 2012
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Crime-Related Contact details
John Hallett (Neighbourhood Watch) 01626 438807, office@chudleighnhw.org.uk
Police Neighbourhood website: http://neighbourhoodpolicing.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Sgt Sally Maunder; Sally.MAUNDER@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk ; Tel 08452 777444
Carnival News From Alan Holman
This is a rallying call to everyone in the town. There is just
over a month to Carnival procession day. The size of the procession
relies on your support. Prize money in all walking classes has been
DOUBLED this year: £30 for first place, £20 for second and £10
for third.
In 2010, the procession had only 19 entries, including
visiting floats from other towns. Surely we can beat that this year!
It’s been said on many occasions how nice it is that the carnival has
returned — so come on, Chudleigh, prove this to be the case.
Entry is free and the deadline has been extended to midday
on Saturday 21st July. Entry forms are available at Sugar Mill,
Chudleigh DIY and the Post Office.
On Friday 18th May, in a change to the advertised program, Darren Summerfield of Teignbridge
District Council spoke on the impact on Chudleigh of the TDC Core Strategy. Our speaker in
June will be Mel Stride MP (see What’s On for details)
There will be no talks in July or August, but during the summer, we will be organising a
number of cultural visits, starting with a tour of the ground floor of Exeter Cathedral on Friday
20th July. Meet at the West Door at 6.30pm. Cost of tour and buffet afterwards is £20 and
booking is essential. Names and money to Tony Woodville as soon as possible please.
Amenity Society
Cream Tea Organised by Rotary Club of Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey
in aid of
Breast Cancer Tissue Bank Sunday 1st July
3pm to 5pm Oakfield Coach House
Exeter Road Tickets: £3 from Chudleigh DIY
and Dandelion
Chudleigh RFC: a message from Chris Webb
I’m attempting to find out if there is any
interest within Chudleigh in the formation of
a Chudleigh Rugby Team.
In the first instance, would any
players who are seriously interested in
playing some friendly matches next season
at local clubs contact me with the following
information: name, address, contact
numbers, experience, position(s) played and
availability (if known).
If there is enough interest (say 25
players) then I will attempt to obtain
sponsorship for shirts, shoes, equipment etc.
and hopefully fix up some local friendly
games.
Initially this would be a Senior
Team, but if the club took off, then a future
youth section would be an important step
forward. Please contact Chris Webb on
07968 508451
Chudleigh Youth Centre held a successful AGM earlier in the spring. In addition to the administrative matters
covered, several young people were presented with accreditation awards. Members also gave us a excellent multi-
media presentation showing a range of exciting on-site and off-site activities which were held during the year.
Our Management Committee would be pleased to welcome additional active members, particularly to help
us with local fundraising events. Please call Bill Keen on 01626 853200 if you would like more details.
Youth Centre Update
Spring-Cleaning at Chudleigh Rock
The nursery and gardens at Chudleigh
Rock are coming back to life after some
restoration work by owners Bruce Boulton
and son John. Well known for its
collection of unusual trees and tree ferns,
the nursery also has a wide range of
shrubs, herbs, bedding and water plants,
fruit trees and bushes. It also stocks many
plants that are recommended by the RHS
in their ‘Perfect for Pollinators’ campaign.
The Rock Gardens opened in 1987
and in this 25th anniversary year, Bruce
and John, together with a little volunteer
help, have been busy clearing
undergrowth, removing rubbish, thinning
trees, replanting the rockery, restoring
paths and steps and putting up handrails
and safety fences. They also created the
Ugbrooke Stumpery, a collection of
upturned ancient tree roots donated by the
Ugbrooke Estate on which will be grown a
collection of ferns.
The gardens are now looking
refreshed, the different areas more defined,
the birds are returning and filling the
garden with their songs and recent visitors
have been enthralled by the atmosphere
and plants they have encountered.
Situated between the nursery and
the gardens, the Rock Tea Room has been
taken over by Margaret Deem who plans
to open it Fridays to Sundays and on Bank
Holidays, offering cream teas, homemade
cakes and ice creams plus a selection of
locally made crafts including pottery,
jewellery, glass sculptures, local
photographs and cards.
The gardens are well worth a
visit and the entrance charge is only
£3.00 for adults and £1.50 for children
and senior citizens. (£7.50 for family of
four). [Look out for interviews with Bruce
Boulton and Margaret Deem in future
issues of CP. Ed]
Chudleigh Phoenix June 2012
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News from the Town Council — a round-up of recent highlights
What’s On In Chudleigh
Contact details: John Carlton, Town Clerk, 01626 853140, Johncarlton1994@yahoo.co.uk ; http://www.chudleigh-tc.blogspot.com/
Friday 15th Walk this Way Level 3: Yarner Woods, start from Chudleigh
Youth Centre (car share), 10am Amenity Society: Mel Stride MP with Reflections on Parliament, Woodway Room,
7.30pm Saturday 16th
Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Tickets: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Pensioners Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.
Monday 18th Folk Dancing: Woodway Room, 8pm.
Wednesday 20th Writers’ Circle: Council Chamber, 10am Mothers’ Union: Fellowship Afternoon, Parish Church,
2.15pm Writers’ Circle Evening: Contact Kate for venue, 7pm for 7.30
Thursday 21st
Weekly Produce Market:
Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Friday 22nd
Walk this Way Level 3: Totiford and Trenchford Re se rvo i r s , s ta r t f rom Chudleigh Youth Centre (car share), 10am.
Saturday 23rd Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Tickets: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Ectodermal Displasia Coffee
Morning: Rest Centre, 10am. Monday 25th
Folk Dancing: Woodway Room, 8pm.
Thursday 28th
Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Friday 29th Walk this Way Level 3: Steps
Bridge, Clifford Bridge, start from Chudleigh Youth Centre (car share), 10am Harcombe Singers: Diamond Jubilee Concert Ugbrooke
House, 7.30pm Saturday 30th
Weekly Produce Market and
Chudfest Tickets: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Heritage Centre Coffee
Morning: Rest Centre, 10am. Harmony Singing Workshop: Woodway Room, 10am. C o n t a c t C l a r e o n 07791994115 for details.
Auction: Contact Town Hall for details. Chudleigh Phoenix: Copy deadline for July issue
Sunday 1st Open Gardens: See page 1 for details. Cream Tea: in aid of Breast
Cancer Tissue Bank. See page 5 for details
Monday 2nd Town Council: Full meeting, Town Hall, 7pm
Wednesday 4th WI: Open Evening History of the WI. Rest Centre, 7.30pm.
Thursday 5th Weekly Produce Market:
Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Friday 6th Walk this Way Level 3: Haldon, start from Chudleigh
Youth Centre (car share),
JUNE
10am History Group: John Smart with
A Portrait of Exmoor. Town Hall, 7.30pm.
Saturday 7th Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Tickets: Outside Town
Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Cat Protection Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.
Tuesday 10th Diners Club Monthly Dinner:
Contact Phil on 07702418458 for details.
Thursday 12th Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to
1pm. Friday 13th
Chudfest: See programme for details
Saturday 14th
Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Tickets: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Carnival Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.
Chudfest: See programme for details
Sunday 15th Chudleigh Phoenix: due out Chudfest: See programme for
details
JULY
Nick Walter has agreed to serve a second year as Chair of CTC. Mary Anne McFarlane will serve a second term as Vice-Chair.
The council will pursue a loan of £95,000 from the Public Works Loan Board to fund essential repairs to the Town Hall.
Scaffolding will be erected to facilitate the replacement of roof and guttering, plus repairs to the gable end wall and repair/
repainting upper storey windows. Internal improvements (timed for summer holidays, the quietest time for room bookings) will
include redecoration of the Woodway Room, renovation of the Large Hall floor, carpeting of the main staircase, replacement of the
stair lift, and fitting of mirrors along one wall of the Large Hall. Work should commence in late July and be completed by
mid-September. The Woodway Room and the Large Hall will be out of action for 1-2 weeks each but not at the same time. The
vast majority of bookings will be unaffected.
There have been complaints regarding the state of grass verges around the town, notably in Lawn Drive. Roadside verges are
owned by DCC, who contract out the maintenance. Cutting frequency has been reduced from six times per year to four times per
year as a public spending austerity measure. The contract does not include removal of the grass cuttings, however, DCC aim to
send out a road sweeping vehicle the day after the grass is cut.
A new notice board has been erected at the Oldway end of town; thanks to John Ripley at Skaigh Engineering who permitted
attachment to their boundary wall. A Rural Aid Grant will allow replacement of notice boards at the Town Hall, Culver Green and
Millstream Meadow later in the summer.
Broken benches have been replaced in Parkway and at the top of Lawn Drive. A bench at the entrance to Kitts Close, removed
several years ago due to vandalism, has also been replaced.
The poor weather led to the curtailing of most of the events planned for the Diamond Jubilee family day on 5 June, although the
fireworks and most of the musical entertainment survived. Thanks are due to David Wilson Homes, for sponsorship for the event.
Thanks are also due to K F Boulton & Son (Rock Nurseries) who have generously provided shrubs for the sensory garden at Two
Oaks at a greatly discounted price.
Nearby residents will be contacted soon regarding a youth shelter at the skate park at Millstream Meadow. The shelter, which is
partly funded by a Rural Aid Grant, should be in place by the end of the summer
Trees and shrubs have been planted in the town and at Culver, Millstream and Two Oaks, thanks to a grant from Ugbrooke
Environmental. They include trees in the verge outside Orchard House and in the large bed outside the car park and containerised
Phormiums between the disabled bays in the car park and outside the Ship Inn.
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